Chapter 502

“I was drafted into the army and just got out today,” Baimo said abruptly. He glanced at Jace. “You can run a blood test between him and me.”

“Got it,” Jace replied.

But when Jace tried to draw Cooper’s blood, Cooper resisted fiercely. He clenched his teeth, his face twisted in anger, like a cornered animal ready to fight back. Before anyone could stop him, Cooper bolted.

Baimo tried to calm him down, speaking gently, “It’s just a check-up to make sure you’re healthy. We’re Norah’s friends. We mean no harm.”

“You… liar!” Cooper stammered, struggling to get the words out.

Baimo froze, surprised Cooper could speak at all. But his mind was already made up—he needed answers now. Just as he reached for Cooper, the boy darted into someone’s arms.